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Hugo Berger Goberg German Jugendstil Owl Wall Hanging Match Box Holder
By Goberg
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil iron industrial style owl wall hanging match box holder designed
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern match box holder By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bronze

VESTA CASE 1920 Germany Art Deco Matches Box In 14Kt Gold Sterling Silver
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
A vesta matches box in gold and sterling attributed to Louis Kuppenheim. A beautiful vesta box for
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Box
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
organic elegance of the era’s design aesthetic. Crafted with graceful lines and flowing curves, the box
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1880s American Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Vesta Matches Box With Floriated Repousse In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An antique vesta box with art-nouveau motifs. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 1905 Desk Matches Box in Bronze and Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian desk matches box with crocodile leather. Beautiful and very unusual box, created in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Little Antique Handcrafted Pipe Smoking Skull Vesta Case / Match Box
Located in Lisse, NL
antique vesta cases. This fine and possibly unique match box with the ribbed back for striking your
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Copper, Brass

Art Nouveau French Silver Match Box, Intricate Details
Located in Miami, FL
• Beautifully made; gorgeous style, detail and workmanship • Very nice antique condition with only minor wear commensurate with age and use • Deep designs all around; exquisite detai...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silver

Arts Crafts Copper Brass Wall Sconce Candle and Match Box Holder by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
flowers is the match box to light the candle, but possibly also to light your cigar or cigarette. As shown
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box match holder beautiful design, could be used as a small business
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19th Century European Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box match holder is highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic
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19th Century European Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box match holder is highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic
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19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Dealer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
candles. Antiques dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly Hills West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box
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19th Century European Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker
Located in West Hollywood, CA
mantel (fireplace) fireplace. A magnificent sterling silver engraved Match case box Holder . Perfect
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19th Century European Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tramp Art Match Book Sewing Box Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful and whimsical tramp art sewing box made with old matchbooks. The colorful geometric
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silk, Paper

Match Safe-Red Banded Scottish Agate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique match safe having bookmatched panels of red Scottish banded agate. The frame is brass with
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Agate, Brass

A Handmade Silver Scent Box or Match Case, Sweden, 1920 s Decorative Silver Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful scent box or match case handmade crafted in Silver. Marked Sweden, 1920's Art Deco
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1920s Art Deco Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique German Cast Iron Novelty Go-To-Bed Match Striker, Cat
Located in Bath, GB
I believe that this fabulous figural match striker / Go-To-Bed to be German in origin retaining two
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1880s German Late Victorian Antique Match Boxes

Chinese Cloisonne Vesta Match Case with Dragon and Pearl design, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Cloisonné Vesta match case with a sliding match box that we date to the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Joseph Gloster sterling silver match safe/vesta case. Art Noveau leaf/floral pattern with
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Early 1900s English Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
local post office. While many high-class hotels had ornate wooden boxes, few matched the artistry of
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Octagonal Sunburst Box
Located in Dallas, TX
without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched.
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood

18C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed
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Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Sunburst Pattern Rectangular Box
Located in Dallas, TX
shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched.
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood

Antique white opaline glass box with blue floral enamel decoration
Located in Hamburg, DE
to collect and mix and match. Opline glass boxes are antique collectibles that also fit into a modern
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Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Padouk and Sadeli Stationary Box
Located in Dallas, TX
corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pewter

19th Century Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic and Tumbleblock Pattern Glove Box
Located in Dallas, TX
without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope
Located in Dallas, TX
of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk Sadeli Mosaic Scroll Box of Hindu Gods
Located in Dallas, TX
corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Vesta Match Case London 1876 William Summers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver Vesta London 1876 William Summers. Plain rectangular form, striker on base, one side engraved possibly JMC 1878. Measures: 1.75 x 1.00 inches. Item Weight: 24.90. Good...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Antique Jade Green Opaline Glass Boxes
Located in Hamburg, DE
colorful shapes, these antique beauties are great to collect and mix and match. Opline glass boxes are
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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique white opaline glass box with beautiful decorated gilt hinge
Located in Hamburg, DE
to collect and mix and match. Opline glass boxes are antique collectibles that also fit into a modern
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Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
wooden matches for your cigarettes. Perfect gift for a collector can be used as personal or business
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Fine quality Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr C.1900. Repousse
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Match Boxes

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Smoking Set with Cigarette Case, Card Case and Match Safe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A exceptionally fine smoking set comprised of a cigarette case, card case, and match safe (or vesta
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Match Boxes

Materials

14k Gold

Louis Kuppenheim 1927 Guilloche Green Enamel Vesta Box In 925 Silver Pill Box
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled vesta pill-box by Louis Kuppenheim. A fabulous matches vesta-box, created in the city
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1900 s French Cigar Box Modeled as a Tobacco Store
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
are all decorated.On the top, where there is the "tabac" sign ,there is a little box to store matches
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Late 19th Century French Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Brass

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Mosaic Folio Cover
Located in Dallas, TX
without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Greeting Card Case
Located in Dallas, TX
without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Quality Antique Carved Black Forest Bear
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality 19th century antique carved black forest bear holding a brass match box. It is in a
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19th Century English Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Turquoise Opaline Glass Ashtray with Bronze Mounts, France Italy Early 20th Cent
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, these antique beauties are great to collect and mix and match. Opal glass boxes and other accessories
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
for a Western clientele who were fond of Asian objects. China Circa 1870 Dimensions Match box
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Plane Smokers Compendium by A J A Henckels Germany Circa 1920
By J. A. Henckels
Located in London, GB
Match compartment with grooved top to cap for match striking. Removable disc shape box enclosing 4
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1920s German Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique American Cast Iron Frog Box Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
Antique American cast iron fireplace match safe (or use as a trinket table box - outdoor spare key
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Iron

Austrian 1900 Vienna Agate Vesta Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Essex Glass
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian agate vesta box with Essex glass. Gorgeous vesta matches box, created during the
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Box and Match Striker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vesta box and match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique
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1890s British Victorian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Webster Sons 1925 Art Deco Red Black Enameled Smoking Set in Sterling Silver
By E.G. Webster Sons
Located in Miami, FL
and a match box holder. It was carefully crafted by the E. G. Webster & Company in solid .925/.999
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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting Match Safe
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Silver, Match Safe, Box, Hunting, Sporting, Tobacco
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Early 1900s American Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian novelty silver matchbook cover, chamberstick, match safe
Located in NEWARK, GB
large sized matchbook cover, the box of matches sliding into the recess at the front. It stands on four
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
settings 4 inches tall, the pair of match box covers decorated with shells are also handmade as well as the
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Late 19th Century Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Soapstone, Bronze, Copper

19th Century Anglo-Indian Teakwood Box
Located in Eindhoven, NL
color. The box is perfect match for a Classic and modern interior Size: W 126cm, D 73cm, H 48cm
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Teak

English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
a side drawer and a triple hidden drawer compartment. Stand of later date nicely matched to the box.
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Box, circa 1895
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
. Vesta cases, vesta boxes, or pocket match safes or matchsafes were small portable boxes, made in a great
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1890s French Romantic Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus Games 19th Century
Located in London, GB
glasses , 2 liquer glasses, a silver plated cigar cutter , a silver plated match box with striker and a
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1890s English Victorian Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver 900 Cigarette Box Beast Head Enamel Gilt Inside, Europe, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
matches. The surface of box is shaped as a beast with gazing eyes (= the pupils made of enamel), having
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1890s Spanish Other Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Aggie s little pig
Located in Seattle, WA
engraved match safe/ stash box
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Early 20th Century German Antique Match Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Antique Match Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique match boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique match boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique match boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique match boxes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Georg Jensen, Asprey International Limited and Black, Starr Frost each produced beautiful antique match boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Match Boxes?

Prices for antique match boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique match boxes begin at $125 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $718.
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